Bowl Game Breakfast Casserole


Butter, for greasing
2 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced pepperoni (2 ounces)
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, minced
2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
8 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 TBSP Dijon mustard
1 TBSP soy sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 pound day-old challah, sliced 1 inch thick and cut into 1-inch dice (10 cups)
6 ounces Black Forest ham, finely diced (1 1/4 cups)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1/4 pound )
Hot sauce, for serving


  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the pepperoni and cook over moderate heat until the fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the shiitake and cook until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooled vegetable mixture, challah, ham, both cheeses and the chopped scallions and mix well.

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